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Definitions of diabetes in various dictionaries:
noun - a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood
Any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive discharge of urine and persistent thirst, especially one of the two types of diabetes mellitus.
noun - a metabolic disorder
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| November is the national month for this condition, both insulin-dependent & non- |
| Type 1 of this disease, in which the beta cells of the pancreas aren't doing their job, was formerly called "juvenile" |
| This chronic disease is the leading cause of blindness in people 20 to 74 |
| Helen Free helped invent the strips that those with this disease first used to check glucose levels |
| Formerly known as insulin dependent, type 1 of this disease accounts for only 5-10% of all cases of the disease |
| This disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin is common in overweight or inactive people |
| 21 million Americans have this disease of the endocrine system & 6 million of them don't know it |
| The "mellitus" in the full name of this disease comes from the Latin for "honey-sweet" |
| (Ex-President Clinton gives the clue) Working with the American Heart Association, my foundation created an alliance to combat childhood obesity, which can lead to health problems like Type 2 this |
| During pregnancy, insulin resistance may result in the gestational type of this condition |
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| Any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive discharge of urine and persistent thirst, especially one of the two types of diabetes mellitus. |
| a disorder of the metabolism causing excessive thirst and the production of large amounts of urine. |
| any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst |
| A disease in which the bodys ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood. |
| a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood |
| a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood |
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Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes.Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. There are three main types of diabetes mellitus: * Type 1 DM results from the pancreas's failure to produce enough insulin. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes". The cause is unknown. * Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in wh |